Will applying for financial hardship hurt my credit score?

Will applying for financial hardship hurt my credit score?

There are plenty of strategies to protect your credit score if your budget is under pressure.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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Why this troubled Chinese property giant is different to the rest

Why this troubled Chinese property giant is different to the rest

China Vanke is the latest property titan facing collapse. But while its embattled rivals have been left to flounder,Beijing has come rushing to its aid.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
We owe it to young people to improve their financial literacy,and security
Opinion
Opinion

We owe it to young people to improve their financial literacy,and security

Entire generations have missed the housing boat that has given older Australians a considerable level of wealth through property.

  • byThe Herald's View
Warning shot:China put on notice as it tries to fix its economic mess

Warning shot:China put on notice as it tries to fix its economic mess

Beijing may not be happy about a downgrade from leading credit agency Moody’s,but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Days from chaos:The clock is ticking again for a US government shutdown

Days from chaos:The clock is ticking again for a US government shutdown

The ugliness in Washington is set to be on show again this week as the US gets closer to a shutdown. The stalemate highlights the need for a long-term plan for its finances.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Trillion-dollar cost of climate change will challenge federal budget

Trillion-dollar cost of climate change will challenge federal budget

A world-first analysis of the impact of climate change on countries’ credit worthiness shows Australia will be among the worst hit,pushing up annual interest bills.

  • byShane Wright
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Why this billionaire Wall Street legend is so worried about the future

Why this billionaire Wall Street legend is so worried about the future

The massive wealth transfer that occurred during the pandemic is poised to cause problems. And Australia will not be immune.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
The $2.8 trillion question:America is hunting for cash,but there’s a bit of a problem

The $2.8 trillion question:America is hunting for cash,but there’s a bit of a problem

The US is going to put trillions worth of new debt up for sale before the end of the year as it tries to rebuild its cash reserves. There is an issue,however.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
The US just paid a heavy price for Washington’s poison

The US just paid a heavy price for Washington’s poison

The historic credit rating downgrade shines a light on how America’s bitterly divided,dysfunctional politics is playing a key role in its deteriorating financial position.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
WA joins AAA-rated club,despite carbon transition risk

WA joins AAA-rated club,despite carbon transition risk

Treasurer Rita Saffioti said the announcement made WA the only Australian state to have AAA ratings from both Moody’s and S&P Global.

  • byMarion Rae
Repayment holidays to hurt less as credit changes take effect
Analysis
Analysis

Repayment holidays to hurt less as credit changes take effect

Australian credit scores are steadily recovering after taking a hit during the pandemic,and new regulations from July 1 should help them rebuild further.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon